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Oil Tops $81 a Barrel, Highest Mark Since July 2024

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 13:40
The U.S. oil futures rally took another move higher, sending prices to their highest in about 20 months as investors price in a prolonged war in the Middle East that could upend crude flows.

Pentagon Notifies Anthropic It’s Deemed a Supply Chain Risk

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 13:12
The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic that it has determined the company and its products pose a risk to the U.S. supply chain, escalating a dispute over AI safeguards.

Used Truck Sales Gain Ground During Typically Weak January

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:38
“People are still holding on to their money,” said Charles Smith, regional business development and marketing manager at Mission Financial Services.

More Than 20 States Challenge Trump's New Tariffs

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:16
The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world.

Agencies Raid Diesel Theft Ring Near Port of Oakland

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 10:45
Federal and local law enforcement officers have taken action to bust an organized ring of diesel thieves thought to be selling the fuel around the Port of Oakland.

EV Chargers Are Booming Despite Slumping New Car Sales

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:40
Charging networks added about 11,300 ultrafast cords across the U.S. last year, up 48% from 2024. And the high-speed buildout is only accelerating.

Kroger Offers Cautious Sales Forecast as New CEO Takes Over

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:34
The disappointing outlook suggests that competition is intensifying among food retailers to grab spending from cost-conscious consumers, raising the stakes for CEO Greg Foran to accelerate growth. 

FHWA Reaffirms Priority to Expand Truck Parking

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:08
Agency Administrator Sean McMaster noted that the Transportation Department will deliver more than $275 million in grants to states to expand truck parking nationwide.

Berkshire Won't Alter Kraft Heinz Stake With Split Halted

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 08:56
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane surprised investors last month when he announced he would instead invest $600 million on developing new products and lowering some prices. 

Honda to Import Cars From US, China to Sell in Japan

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 08:30
The automaker will begin selling two U.S.-built cars — the Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite — in Japan in the second half of this year, it said March 5.

Interior Secretary Visits Venezuela to Discuss Minerals

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 08:05
The two-day visit comes as the administration seeks to defend against China’s hold on critical minerals, some of which are abundant in Venezuela.

Autonomous Tech Firm Momenta Files for IPO in Hong Kong

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 07:49
Momenta may seek to raise at least $1 billion in the IPO, Bloomberg reports, adding that deliberations are ongoing and no final decisions have been made. 

Oil, Gasoline Prices Climb on Retaliatory Strikes From Iran

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 07:30
Investors are worried over how long the war with Iran could last, how high inflation may go because of more expensive oil and how much damage that might do to corporate profits.

Venezuela and US Probe Secret Oil Deals

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 16:45
Venezuela and the U.S. are scrutinizing dozens of confidential oil contracts signed during the reign of ousted strongman Nicolas Maduro, according to people familiar with the situation.

Federal Judge Orders End to Trump Tariff Calculations

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:40
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt a step in the tariff payment process in order to make any refunds simpler after the Supreme Court struck down the president’s global tariffs.

Yusen, Rabot Launch Packing AI Across US Sites

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:30
Yusen Logistics (Americas) entered into a partnership with Rabot to deploy AI technology to improve packing accuracy, productivity and compliance across its U.S. operations.

Sales Falloff, Tariffs Push International to Quarterly Loss

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:29
International Motors posted a second consecutive quarterly loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the Traton Group division’s truck sales dropped 40% year over year and tariffs bit harder.

Cargo Theft Spurs Sen. Young to Advance SAFER Transport Act

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 15:25
Sponsored by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Securing American Freight, Enforcement and Reliability in Transport Act responds to escalating criminal activity across the freight sector.

Trump Administration Faces Interest Cost on Tariff Refunds

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 14:40
The Trump administration confirmed in a new court filing that it will pay interest on refunds that it ultimately must make after the Supreme Court struck down the president’s contested global tariffs.

Airlines and Trucking Companies Add Jet Fuel Shields

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 14:00
Airlines and other large fuel buyers have been loading up on oil derivatives contracts in recent days to keep their bills from spiraling as the U.S.-Iran war pushes prices to multiyear highs.

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